Fuller skirts are usually not my thing. I almost always prefer a slimmer fitting skirt to an a-line, but there was something about this dress that makes me feel so ladylike. The retro 50’s vibe of the cut is so sweet, but the detailed neckline definitely keeps it modern. 
Sticking with the sweet theme, I paired my dress with bow wedges. I may look the part, but don’t call me June Cleaver. This girl is not skilled at needlepoint or hosting tea parties.
So tell me, would you wear a retro-inspired dress?
Outfit details dress: c/o eShakti, shoes:Liz Claiborne (on the cheap!) , cardigan: Express, bracelet: J.Crew Factory (similar)
*Linking up with the Pleated Poppy, Because Shanna Said So, Small Town, Big Wardrobe, Wardrobe Wednesday, Dress for the Day *
That dress is so cute on you! I love the fit and flare of that dress. I found your blog through What I Wore Wednesday, and I’m your newest follower! Feel free to follow back if you’d like.
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This style of dress looks AMAZING on you! You should definitely wear more retro-inspired dresses! 😉
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I love A-line dresses- the silhouette is flattering on every body type (this is one thing I’ve learned while being a fashion copywriter 🙂 )
That dress looks fabulous on you! eShakti is great! I just ordered a dress from them and it should be on my blog next week 🙂 I agree, the modern neckline does wonders for this dress!
Jaime
http://tobystailsblog.blogspot.com
I think this is super flattering for you! I know that I usually go for styles that nip in at the waste a bit to disguise a bit of my tush (hey, whatever works, right?). You’re gorgeous!
So pretty! I’m not usually a full skirt girl either, but I’m wearing one today, haha
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This dress looks stunning on you and I absolutely love your bracelet. The full skirt is really pretty and suits you so well.
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The A line looks great on you! So cute how you styled it too with those wedges.
-Sharon
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I love the detail on the neck line of this dress! At first I thought it was a necklace! You look great Lauren 🙂
Love this pretty white dress on you, so great for summer!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I think that dress is very flattering on you! and i love that it has a built in necklace! Gorgeous!
~Callie
http://www.creationsbycallie.com
that necklace is gorgeous!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
This is super cute! I love the shape on you. I’m definitely a fan of fuller skirts, they feel so flirty and fun.
Kristina does the Internets
Love this dress! Very Audrey Hepburn-esque!
I love the little flare of the dress. It’s flirty and cute without being over done!
Cute dress! It’s looks great on you.
Love this lady like style and that skirt look amazing on you! x, Kat
Love and Ace
You look so pretty. Love this dress!!!
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
What a beautiful dress! I love the flattering A-line skirt and the gorgeous details on the neck…so pretty!
LOVE that dress!
I love that dress! You look adorable in it – the detailing at the neck is darling, and I love how you paired it with your bow wedges. You look so cute in your glasses, too!!
theoriginalbrynn.blogspot.com
I love this outfit. I can not wait until the weather decides to stay 70* because i am on the hunt for these cute little dresses. I love the style and the way they fall.
I love the look of retro dresses, but I too tend to shy away from them. I’m heavier on the bottom and I feel like the flair of the skirt kind of adds to that. But I seriously do love the look! This dress is super flattering on you!
I usually love a-line skirts as well but I seem to be warming up to the idea of a fuller skirt! They seem to be popping up everywhere this season and they’re super flattering and feminine! You look absolutely gorgeous in this dress, I love how it has a certain vintage flare to it!
xo jen
I love this dress – so nice that the necklace design is part of it!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
You can’t go wrong with classic black and white! It’s such a fun dress on you! I’m curious…did you ask for eShakti to make it a shorter length, or was this the way it came? I just got a dress from them: asked for it to be right above knee length, and it arrived at calf-length. Bummer. 🙁
That dress is so cute!! I love full skirts. They hide my JLo booty and ample thighs. I always feel really girly and cute in full skirts!! And I love the bow wedges with the dress. Black and white is totally my go to look. You look adorable!!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
This dress is so flattering on you! I am loving the black and white of this look.
xoAmy
http://www.dreamingincashmere.com
Lauren, you look lovely! it’s a really cute dress doll.
I love the dress and your glasses! So pretty. 🙂
xo – Sheila
really like this b&w look!!
such an amazing style!!
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Sergio xx
I have worn retro inspired dresses on many occasions and will continue to do in the future. Plus, I am a huge fan of black and white dresses.
Such a cute dress! Love it! Adorable! Black and white is always classic!
xo, Kenya
You look great in the retro dress!
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.com
This is such a pretty outfit! I adore the fact that your glasses make you look chic and smart! I’m also currently in love with ladylike skirts, as you saw in that post of mine you liked! Totally love this
I love this dress on you! The fit is amazing and I love it with your wedges!
xo,
Angela
headtotoechicblog.com
That dress looks amazing on you! I love the detail around the collar. So, so perfectly pretty!
i LOVE how you look in this- especially how you kept the retro theme going. i almost never get out of full skirts- i just feel so much more comfier in them 🙂
xo Marlen
Messages on a Napkin
isn’t it great when you surprise yourself by loving something totally new and different? you glow in this, and i bet you felt extra special in it all day! thanks for linking up with dress for the day!
That’s just one of the classic pairings and the dress is simple and very elegant!
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oh my, you look so pretty 🙂
I adore this, and your whole blog is adorable!
I am a new follower from the blog lovin’ collective!
Nicole
designsbynicolina.blogspot.com
This looks great on you! I think I would rock a retro inspired dress. They seem to be pretty flattering on everyone!
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